Cricket

Celebrations begin as Ilminster Cricket Club are crowned WEPL Somerset champions

Ilminster Cricket Club crowned champions with win at Chard

Ilminster set 147 for Yeovil to chase

Ilminster set 147 for Yeovil to chase

Ilminster moved closer to title with six-run victory

Lachlan Rice in action in a previous match

Lachlan Rice in action in a previous match

Comfortable win for Ilminster Cricket Club

Ilminster Cricket Club take another step towards title with victory

Wellington's 44-run win over Temple Cloud has kept them in the title race, along with Ilminster and Yeovil

Wellington's 44-run win over Temple Cloud has kept them in the title race, along with Ilminster and Yeovil

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Wellington victory hots up title fight with Ilminster and Yeovil

Despite Wellington setting a strong target of 273-2, Ilminster chased the target in 33.1 overs

Despite Wellington setting a strong target of 273-2, Ilminster chased the target in 33.1 overs

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Ilminster seconds chase large total set by Wellington twos

Wellington's third team beat a hybrid Bishops Hull side after the latter conceded their league matches

Wellington's third team beat a hybrid Bishops Hull side after the latter conceded their league matches

Wellington Cricket Club

Cricket: Wellington win makeshift game after Chard opponents concede

Somerset over-60s. Back row (L-R): Norman Yaw (umpire), John Courtney, Dave Wilcox, Steve Pigden, Andy Wright (scorer), Ian Thomas, Chris Bourton, Everton Griffith
Front row (L-R): Andy Carson, Graham Bishop, Martin Strong (C) Gwyn Randolph, Paul

Somerset over-60s. Back row (L-R): Norman Yaw (umpire), John Courtney, Dave Wilcox, Steve Pigden, Andy Wright (scorer), Ian Thomas, Chris Bourton, Everton Griffith
Front row (L-R): Andy Carson, Graham Bishop, Martin Strong (C) Gwyn Randolph, Paul

Rain and heat take toll on Somerset Seniors cricket matches

Smeed fires Somerset into Vitality Blast quarter-finals

Charlie Dean (right, pictured playing for England) was Somerset's pick of the bowlers

Charlie Dean (right, pictured playing for England) was Somerset's pick of the bowlers

Somerset Women sign off Blast season with Essex defeat

Sam Price scored 184 for Somerset Boys under-16s against Cornwall

Sam Price scored 184 for Somerset Boys under-16s against Cornwall

Cricket: Batting brilliance guides Somerset Pathway players to wins

Jon Dalwood took four wickets. Pictured in a previous season

Jon Dalwood took four wickets. Pictured in a previous season

Chard return to winning ways with five-wicket victory

A comfortable batting display from Ilminster

A comfortable batting display from Ilminster

Ilminster Cricket Club secure comfortable win over Chard

Ilminster Cricket Club continue winning start to season

It was a good win for Ilminster

It was a good win for Ilminster

An unbeaten half century from Priyank Panchal helped Ilminster to victory

Cllr Revans' love of cricket is no secret

Cllr Revans' love of cricket is no secret

Somerset Council

Column: How you can help North Petherton CC support one of our own

Hermann will be available for selection for Somerset's next three Rothesay County Championship fixtures against Sussex, Nottinghamshire, and Warwickshire

Hermann will be available for selection for Somerset's next three Rothesay County Championship fixtures against Sussex, Nottinghamshire, and Warwickshire

Somerset CCC secure Jordan Hermann for short County Championship stint

Reid Mawdsley in a previous match

Reid Mawdsley in a previous match

Chard Cricket Club pick up first win of the season

Josh Thomas will remain at the Cooper Associates County Ground until at least the end of 2028

Josh Thomas will remain at the Cooper Associates County Ground until at least the end of 2028

Young talent Josh Thomas commits to Somerset CCC until 2028

Thomas Rew back at the County Ground with his Under 19 World Cup medal and England cap

Thomas Rew back at the County Ground with his Under 19 World Cup medal and England cap

England Cricket

Interview: Thomas Rew on captaining England alongside his A-levels

Lewis Gregory (right), the captain of Somerset CCC, talking to Spencer Bishop at the members lunch on Friday, February 20

Lewis Gregory (right), the captain of Somerset CCC, talking to Spencer Bishop at the members lunch on Friday, February 20

Somerset CCC captain outlines hopes for season at members' lunch

Maralyn Smith has been appointed as the new managing director of the Somerset Cricket Foundation

Maralyn Smith has been appointed as the new managing director of the Somerset Cricket Foundation

New managing director joins Somerset Cricket Foundation

All-rounder Amelie Munday will leave Somerset CCC over the winter

All-rounder Amelie Munday will leave Somerset CCC over the winter

Amelie Munday set for Somerset CCC departure this winter

Yeovil CC under-16s celebrate with the Under-16s Mid Wessex Cup Final. trophy. Rear row: Will Knight, Jack Hutchins, Ben Martin, George Fenn (WK); Front Row: Tom Redwood, Bradley Shorto, Jake Knibbs (C), James Laney, Liam Waycott

Yeovil CC under-16s celebrate with the Under-16s Mid Wessex Cup Final. trophy. Rear row: Will Knight, Jack Hutchins, Ben Martin, George Fenn (WK); Front Row: Tom Redwood, Bradley Shorto, Jake Knibbs (C), James Laney, Liam Waycott

Cricket: Yeovil under-16s lift Mid Wessex Cup after win over Ilton

Somerset CCC is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, August 17, during their Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Warwickshire

Somerset CCC is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, August 17, during their Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Warwickshire

Somerset County Cricket Club to celebrate 150 years of cricket

Ilminster fielders surround the batter as they close in on victory

Ilminster fielders surround the batter as they close in on victory

Ilminster keep pace with Taunton Deane after 190-run victory

Ilminster squad. Back row L to R: Craig Rice, Michael McNee , Charlie Vickery , Toby Pattermore, Callum Rice , Adeesha Nanayakkara and Sam Spurway. Front row: Michael Reynolds, Jon Hurford, Lachlan Rice , Josh Lee, Tom Sainsbury and Sam Grinter.

Ilminster squad. Back row L to R: Craig Rice, Michael McNee , Charlie Vickery , Toby Pattermore, Callum Rice , Adeesha Nanayakkara and Sam Spurway. Front row: Michael Reynolds, Jon Hurford, Lachlan Rice , Josh Lee, Tom Sainsbury and Sam Grinter.

Ilminster triumph in Major Cup Final at County Ground

Reid Mawdsley scored 150 for Chard

Reid Mawdsley scored 150 for Chard

Mawdsley fires Chard to 74-run victory over Castle Cary

Action from Ilminster's match with Wellington

Action from Ilminster's match with Wellington

Ilminster keep pace with Taunton Deane in WEPL Somerset

Cricket bat and ball.

Cricket bat and ball.

Chard Cricket Club maintain promotion push with victory over Minehead

Charlie Vickery

Charlie Vickery

Charlie Vickery stars as Ilminster defeat Bridgwater Seconds in WEPL Somerset

Chard amassed 311 runs which proved too much for their opponents

Chard amassed 311 runs which proved too much for their opponents

Chard see off North Petherton to continue pressure on top two

Bill Revans: Reflecting on 150 years of Somerset County Cricket Club

Taunton Deane openers Bertie Michael and Harry Smith

Taunton Deane openers Bertie Michael and Harry Smith

Taunton Deane defeat in-form Ilminster in latest WEPL fixture

Ilminster Cricket Club firsts

Ilminster Cricket Club firsts

Nanayakkara smashes 119 and takes four wickets to hand Ilminster victory

Lachlan Rice (seen hear playing in a previous match) scored a half century for Ilminster

Lachlan Rice (seen hear playing in a previous match) scored a half century for Ilminster

Ilminster topple league leaders Temple Cloud in WEPL action

Ilminster Cricket Club firsts

Ilminster Cricket Club firsts

Ilminster make it four wins from seven in WEPL

Ilminster's match with North Perrott a victim of the rain

Ilminster cruise to 10-wicket victory over Butleigh

Cricket bat and ball

Cricket bat and ball

Chard Seconds make it four defeats on the spin against South Petherton

Ilminster Cricket Club stay atop Somerset Division One

Rew will lead a 15-player squad for the two four-day matches against India A

Rew will lead a 15-player squad for the two four-day matches against India A

England Cricket

Somerset CCC star James Rew set to lead England Lions

Interview: Meet the physio at Somerset CCC who's working in a new era

Ilminster get first win of new season over Wembdon

Ilminster get first win of new season over Wembdon

Ilminster get first win of new season over Wembdon

The ceremony was attended by players, coaches, community supporters, and special guests, including the family of Nick Dyke, in whose memory the nets have been named.

The ceremony was attended by players, coaches, community supporters, and special guests, including the family of Nick Dyke, in whose memory the nets have been named.

New cricket nets in Yeovil opened by MP Adam Dance

A changing of the guard for Ilminster, as Sam Spurway the outgoing 1st team captain and Lachlan Rice the incoming 1st team captain take to the field

A changing of the guard for Ilminster, as Sam Spurway the outgoing 1st team captain and Lachlan Rice the incoming 1st team captain take to the field

Ilminster and Chard warm up for cricket season with friendly contest

Connor was awarded the Lord's Taverners Inspire Award in 2023, and met England cricketer Chris Woakes when picking up his prize. He also received a Sport Gives Back award last year and was invited to a ceremony where he met Woakes again

Connor was awarded the Lord's Taverners Inspire Award in 2023, and met England cricketer Chris Woakes when picking up his prize. He also received a Sport Gives Back award last year and was invited to a ceremony where he met Woakes again

London Marathon

Yeovil man with epilepsy and cerebral palsy to run London Marathon

Chard Cricket Club.

Chard Cricket Club.

Fixtures are out for the new club cricket season in 2025

Somerset’s Tom Abell centre with Thomas Rew left and James Hibbert right at the Harry Burden Memorial Luncheon that took place last week.

Somerset’s Tom Abell centre with Thomas Rew left and James Hibbert right at the Harry Burden Memorial Luncheon that took place last week.

Cricketing youngsters win awards at Harry Burden Lunch

Thomas and James Rew

Thomas and James Rew

Young Somerset cricketers heading overseas this winter

Cricket in Taunton.

Cricket in Taunton.

Cricket club initiative launched to lend a helping hand

Lewis Gregory performed well for Somerset in defeat

Lewis Gregory performed well for Somerset in defeat

Somerset defeated by Hampshire in final game of County Championship season

Sophie Luff signs for Somerset

Sophie Luff signs for Somerset

Luff becomes first player to sign for newly-created women's team

Somerset's Sean Dickson batting during the Metro Bank One Day Cup Final

Somerset's Sean Dickson batting during the Metro Bank One Day Cup Final

Somerset defeat in truncated Metro Bank Cup final